i'm completely new to this. How do I get this to send a text/email to me? i'm seeing things about a "hub"?
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Yes. We personally have smartthings and love it. You can customize it how you like and there are tons of devices that it supports
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Your z-wave door-window switch sends its open/closed status to a z-wave hub, also called a controller. The hub then can do something about the new status, such as turn on a light, set off an alarm, or send a msg to you. Most hubs also need to be attached to the internet to get you a message or to let you control things. So, the hub/controller is the middle man in the sending and receiving setup. switch<--->hub<--->router<--->computer/smartphone/tablet.
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Do you have a smart home system set up in your home? IE. Smart things, IRIS, casa verde, etc. if not, that is the hub you are inquiring about. Each system comes with a hub that controls zwave and zigbee devices such as this door sensor.
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i can help you if you can send me user manual... i lost it and i can't do anything at all !!! Send me a scanned version and i'll help you to set up the thing :) thanks !!! fraggletek(at)hotmail.com
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Obviously this thing needs access to something to send the text. Must be either internet access or cell phone plan itself. But no one has answered what it needs. I don't know either.
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you have to use the maildroid it works with multi email accounts like gmail msn &aol;i use both and it works but also try the yahoo app and the gmail app alsothe maildroid is free and it works on minealso i could never get mine to work with yahoo?just aol i use the maildroid for gmail & msn email
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I was just about to ask the same question. The INSTEON website notes that the Dual-Mode is a new feature for the hub, so I was concerned that this kit (which is less than buying the hub alone) was using the previous version of the hub that wasn't dual-mode.
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It's supposed to link up to the website which no longer exists or has moved. It's supposed to be plug and play. The company has no contact number and Amazon won't protect customers on this because it's a "Manufacturer issue". Me? I have 10 of these things laying around and we spent about $1000. No recourse what so ever. You are buying a paper-weight! If you by some miracle get yours to work, please email me.
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You know you are talking to another customer.. I don't mind helping you out. No problem with the battery just my friend doesn't know how to fly it yet.. How did you get my email address???
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It may be that you need to use a powered usb hub, if that doesnt work I would, if you havent already, google the problem and see if other users are experiencing issues or if it is just you
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I just had the same problem, but no one seems to have offered you helpful advice. I'll put myself on your "receive e-mail when new posts are made," because I'm NOT a techie and the idea of someone walking me through what needs to be done sounds like the answer to a prayer. (Step by step, please, someone!) But I do think I know what my problem is -- I have the new Leopard operating system, and apparently I need to install some update before it will be compatible. I looked at the directions on how to do THAT, and they are beyond me. Maybe my husband, who is better than this sort of thing than I, can help me. If you have the same operating system, you may need to go the same path. I just had the same problem, but no one seems to have offered you helpful advice. I'll put myself on your "receive e-mail when new posts are made," because I'm NOT a techie and the idea of someone walking me through what needs to be done sounds like the answer to a prayer. (Step by step, please, someone!) But I do think I know what my problem is -- I have the new Leopard operating system, and apparently I need to install some update before it will be compatible. I looked at the directions on how to do THAT, and they are beyond me. Maybe my husband, who is better than this sort of... » Read More I just had the same problem, but no one seems to have offered you helpful advice. I'll put myself on your "receive e-mail when new posts are made," because I'm NOT a techie and the idea of someone walking me through what needs to be done sounds like the answer to a prayer. (Step by step, please, someone!) But I do think I know what my problem is -- I have the new Leopard operating system, and apparently I need to install some update before it will be compatible. I looked at the directions on how to do THAT, and they are beyond me. Maybe my husband, who is better than this sort of thing than I, can help me. If you have the same operating system, you may need to go the same path. « Show Less
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Why does it say it offers email and instant messaging services if there's no wi-fi?I'm wondering because I used to have a phone that accessed my email through some other way than the internet. I was never charged for internet service, but it was instead treated (billing-wise) as a text message. I've been trying to find something like that ever since, with no success so far. So, if there's no wi-fi, does it access email??
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Short answer: NO. Long answer: It may be possible that First Alert is working on an adapter that'll receive an alert from these units which can then send a text or e-mail to you. However, I don't work for them nor am I aware of any such device being in development (though it would be nice).
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You need an iOS device for initial setup,but I'm using an android and IFTTT to control it. https://ifttt.com/recipes/42284
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Hi, I'm sorry I don't text. But, I went to the User's Manual and under Section 6:Messaging It reads thus: Viewing A Text Message from the Message Inbox 1. From Idle mode, press Menu&gt;Messaging&gt;Message Inbox Sentbox 1. From Idle mode, press Menu&gt;Messaging&gt;Sentbox. There is no mention of Message Threaded in the Manuel. I also call T-Mobile Customer Service and they said Message 'Threading in only on Smart Phones. Thank you, I Hope This Helps
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I really can't tell you how to work the system in an email, but it is very simple to use. A printed guide comes with it to make it as simple as can be or you can go to their website. You do need an electrical outlet to plug in to as well as a battery back up for power failures. Hope this helps!
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Yes, I have on a mailbox and it send me a text when mail arrives. The smaller component is not attached.
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Its not a hub, that is it does not allow you to connect multiple USB devices to a single USB port. Its only a charging station, allowing you to connect power to 4 devices that charge via a USB port (2x1amp, 2x2amp devices)
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Thanks to you all for your help. I did set up voicemail but it is not working. But I'll try the trick from Jen--I'm desperate for help! The link to the manual is very kind, too. I still can't set use my NY Times subscription (the Droid app just fails and fails). Can't sign in to my Google stuff--the qwerty board refuses to appear when I'm asked for my password. Big sigh. At least I can phone out. Again, thanks to the community!